The Tides That Tie
The Tides That Tie
Two islands. Two countries. One unbreakable bond.
The Tides That Tie explores the extraordinary connection between Beaver Island, Michigan, and Arranmore, County Donegal, Ireland—two communities officially twinned and bound by history, heritage, and heart.
Hosted by Kevin Green and Ron Gregg, each episode dives into the stories, traditions, and challenges that shape life on these islands. From fishing heritage to emigration to celebration, we share voices from both sides of the Atlantic, bringing to life the people and events that keep this transatlantic friendship thriving.
Produced by the Beaver Island Irish Heritage Group, this is more than a podcast—it’s a living bridge between two shores.
The Tides That Tie
S2 E3 The Arranmore Lifeboat
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The Tides That Tie – The Arranmore Lifeboat
For more than a century, the lifeboat crew on Arranmore have answered the call when someone is in danger at sea.
In this episode of The Tides That Tie, we hear from Nora Flanagan, Ciaran O’Donnell, and John McCafferty about the history and mission of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution station on Arranmore.
From early lifeboats powered by oars and sails to today’s modern rescue vessel, the story of the RNLI is one of volunteers, community support, and generations of islanders committed to saving lives along the rugged Donegal coast.
Their message is simple: when the pager goes off, they go.
Learn More or Support the RNLI
The RNLI is a charity that relies on public donations to operate its lifeboats and train its volunteer crews.
If you’d like to learn more or support their lifesaving work, visit:
https://rnli.org
Featured in This Episode
Nora Flanagan
Kieran O’Donnell
John McCafferty
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